Xplane 11 dlc and xplane 12

[jerdawg]

Hi pilots,
Thinking about getting some airports and a plane, but should I wait for xplane 12 as I'm not sure if the dlc will be compatible with Xplane 12 release.
When is xplane 12 due to launch?
Thanks in advance!

[John W]

X-Plane 12? They aren't done with X-Plane 11 yet. After my experience with X-Plane 11, which is my first X-Plane, I have come to the conclusion that it's best to wait until X-Plane is at the end of it's development before purchasing add ons. That way you don't get caught up in Laminar Research changing things.

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X-Plane 12 is still a good while out atm; probably at least 2-3 years. Any DLC you purchase AWAY from Steam should be transferrable to X-Plane 12.

[jerdawg]

Thanks guys.....I didn't realize Xplane 12 was that far off. I seen some trailer of xplane12 on youtube....maybe it was fake?
So if it is that far out and correct me if I'm wrong here.....that we are entitled to two version upgrades counting the original sale, and if a number of upgrades are submitted before the xplane 12 release; will we have to rebuy Xplane 11 to get the new upgrades that we are not entitled to?
I hope this doesn't sound too confusing.

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Originally posted by jerdawg:

Thanks guys.....I didn't realize Xplane 12 was that far off. I seen some trailer of xplane12 on youtube....maybe it was fake?
So if it is that far out and correct me if I'm wrong here.....that we are entitled to two version upgrades counting the original sale, and if a number of upgrades are submitted before the xplane 12 release; will we have to rebuy Xplane 11 to get the new upgrades that we are not entitled to?
I hope this doesn't sound too confusing.

X-Plane 12 may not even exist until the Vulkan engine is out... And that's sometime between the end of this year to the start of next year.

That does sound confusing! Very simply, if things continue the way they are, X-Plane 12 will be another purchase just like 11 - a one-off purchase. I think Laminar Research are considering in-app purchases now. I could be wrong on that, but I think it's to do with declining sales, and likely increased piracy.

[stratoblaster]

XPlane 11 is the best flight SIMULATOR around - no question.
This answer is from an airline captain of over 12 years of airline flying and I can say that if you spend the extra money to get professional add-ons such as IXEG 737-300 or Flight Factor A320 and get the appropriate handbooks from Mike Ray at Utem press you will be flying an aircraft that on current equipment is as close as you will ever get to flying the real thing.
Two words - get it...........

[jerdawg]

Originally posted by stratoblaster:

XPlane 11 is the best flight SIMULATOR around - no question.
This answer is from an airline captain of over 12 years of airline flying and I can say that if you spend the extra money to get professional add-ons such as IXEG 737-300 or Flight Factor A320 and get the appropriate handbooks from Mike Ray at Utem press you will be flying an aircraft that on current equipment is as close as you will ever get to flying the real thing.
Two words - get it...........

Hi Stratoblaster......3 words- I Got It. I've had it for quite some time and have been enjoying it for sure. I hope one day I will learn enough and hope to someday try one of those planes! That book sounds interesting.....sounds like my first step in trying to fly the big boys. If you don't mind me asking, you have any advice on knowing which Star and Sid to choose when flying? I guess it would all come down to where your heading and where your coming from right? Just seems confusing for me when I see the charts and not sure knowing which is best. And yes, I do not fly at all in real life so I am totally green on this stuff. Thanks for the info!

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Originally posted by stratoblaster:

XPlane 11 is the best flight SIMULATOR around - no question.
This answer is from an airline captain of over 12 years of airline flying and I can say that if you spend the extra money to get professional add-ons such as IXEG 737-300 or Flight Factor A320 and get the appropriate handbooks from Mike Ray at Utem press you will be flying an aircraft that on current equipment is as close as you will ever get to flying the real thing.
Two words - get it...........

Can't agree more. I recently got the FlyJSim 737-200 as I've wanted a classic airliner with no GNSS for a while. There's a lot to do, but the challenge of having to read charts and plan out flights makes it so much fun to fly.

Originally posted by jerdawg:

If you don't mind me asking, you have any advice on knowing which Star and Sid to choose when flying?

For me, it depends on the direction I'm coming from, my flight plan route's end waypoint and limitations of SIDs and STARs that dictate what I choose.

If you use Little NavMap, you can view every SID and STAR, plus transitions that makes routing from one airport to the next a breeze.

I am intersted in what stratoblaster thinks about this as well.

[jerdawg]

Thanks Draco! Yes, let's see what stratoblaster has to say. Meanwhile I will check out little NavMap!